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Heart Birthday Cake

Chef Bella
Celebrate any occasion with a delightful Heart Birthday Cake! This versatile and charming dessert is easy to make, customizable in flavors and decorations, and perfect for sharing love on special days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk
  • Food coloring optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two heart-shaped pans.
  • Make Batter: Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, and mix in vanilla. Alternate dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
  • Bake: Pour batter into pans, bake for 25–30 minutes, and cool completely.
  • Frost: Apply a crumb coat, smooth with an offset spatula, and decorate as desired.
  • Decorate: Customize with buttercream designs, sprinkles, or edible pearls.